Union Academy entered their tilt with Bessemer City on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets by a score of 20-10. For the Cardinals, this counts as revenge for the 37-16 defeat the Yellow Jackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Parker Frashier and his top target Breshen Bennett. Frashier threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns while Bennett picked up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Bennett also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks, making seven total tackles, and defending a pass.
Union Academy's defense made their presence known, laying out Gavin Chastain. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Bennett and Michael Hughes who racked up four sacks between them. Hughes is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 13 games he's played dating back to last season.
Several Yellow Jackets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kameron Rice, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rice's longest reception was for an incredible 96 yards.
Union Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Bessemer City, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Union Academy will venture away from home to challenge Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union Academy's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Trinity's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bessemer City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thomas Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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